"Kitfo is one of the traditional and distinctive dishes of Ethiopian cooking. The core ingredients of Kitfo is beef, clarified butter and mitmita. Mitmita is a very spicy pepper powder which is made of chili peppers seasoned with spices such as cloves, cardamom seed and salt. Kitfo is prepared and served in traditional style with cocho(bread made from false banana)."

"Spilled Milk Catering has experience in catering in Washington DC, and strives to bring to Washington DC catering services and honest, well-prepared and good-tasting food. We have translated our love of food and cooking to a professional catering business that can handle a client's needs, from party to corporate catering, from classic to creative catering. Spilled Milk Catering works with its Washington DC catering clients in creating custom menus that impress, delight and, ...

"Eco Caters’ Wedding Catering Washington D.C. division provides the highest quality wedding catering to all of Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, Annapolis and the surrounding areas. We work closely with our clients to create a completely custom menu or you can select from any of our most popular seasonal menus. Our produce is sourced directly from local and organic farms in the Mid-Atlantic region to ensure the most tasteful cuisine among the Washington D...

"You have found your catering team for all occasions! Our website is designed to assist those who are planning Corporate Events, Weddings, Private Parties and Barbecues. Within, there is a wealth of information to help you plan your festive affair. As you prepare for your celebration, do not forget R&R Catering - the leader in Northern Virginia and Washington DC for exceptional cuisine, capitol style and competitive pricing since 1989."

"Here at Eat & Smile, we consider it an honor to be part of your special day. As DC’s first locally-sourced caterer, we bring the bounty of area farms to your wedding table. Whether you want a formal plated dinner, a relaxed seasonal buffet, or taste bud-tempting hors d’oeuvres, we can provide a locally sourced menu that is both delicious and beautiful. We’re experienced in working around dietary restrictions, preferences, and budgetary concerns. There’s lots of creativity in...

"Timeless or trendy, upscale or down-home, intimate or extravagant…whatever your style, Occasions Caterers will help you create your perfect wedding. We will turn your unique vision into the event you’ve always dreamed of — an event where your guests will never want to leave. We will work together and as we get to know your personal style, we will customize a menu and design a proposal that’s tailored just for you."

"You must be very excited to have found that special person to share the rest of your life with. Your must be looking forward to what will be the happiest day of your life—your wedding! Planning your wedding can be fun and exciting and Superb Cuisines will be trilled to help you with your wedding plans."

"Whatever your event may be; Wedding, Rehearsal Dinner, Retirement Party, Promotion or Celebrating a
Milestone in your life, planning is key to a successful event. We have compiled a list to help you plan and
avoid stress and anxiety while you are in the process of planning. Planning any event should be pleasant.
We at Maison Culinaire are committed to assist you from start to end for all your needs and to ensure
that when that special day arrives, you can relax and enjoy...

"We all know that today wedding receptions are as “branded” as a designer product! Signature cocktails made to match a color scheme, a dinner menu created to recall a special moment from the past and a setting designed to evoke a dream come to life.
We take a unique approach to satisfying the sophisticated, savvy clients with whom we collaborate. Our event coordinators take part in planning every detail and will be there on the day of to make sure all is executed seamless...

If your reception venue allows for you to bring in outside catering, cake designer and/or provide your own alcohol, this section is for you! Read our Related Articles section to learn about how to host an open bar and how exotic you can make your menu. Download instructions and templates on how to build your own cocktails and liquor section, create signature drinks and more.

Save time and money by searching and comparing the menus and prices of various caterers, selecting bartenders and wait staff in your area and by directly requesting quotes from them (have them come to you and bid on your wedding)!